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Times Union – Commentary: Keeping Medicaid healthy is a moral imperative

June 3, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union recently published an op-ed from Steven Hanks, M.D., president and CEO, on the devastating impact Medicaid cuts would have on health care across the nation.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Mary Tompkins, FNP-BC

June 3, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Capital Region Urology in Troy is proud to welcome Mary Tompkins, FNP-BC, to its expert team of providers.

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Dr. Kyle Angelicola-Richardson Joins St. Peter’s Orthopedics

June 3, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Kyle Angelicola-Richardson, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Orthopedics. An experienced orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Angelicola-Richardson specializes in the complex care of hands and upper extremities.

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WNYT: Capital Region Hospitals Need More than Just Doctors and Nurses

May 29, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Meredith Robison, chief nursing officer for SPHP Acute Care explains, explains the variety of jobs offered in hospitals, and how each one plays a critical role in the delivery of quality care.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Cara Wickham

May 29, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Cara Wickham, PA-C, has joined St. Peter’s Internal Medicine in Valatie. An experienced physician assistant, Wickham specializes in internal medicine.

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Dr. Vivian Asakoma Joins Rensselaer Health Center

May 29, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Vivian Asakoma, M.D., to the care team at Rensselaer Health Center. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Asakoma practices primary care.

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WTEN: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

May 22, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Nancy Shrestha, M.D., of St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care, discusses osteoporosis risk factors and prevention during an appearance on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday.

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LiveSmart: Communication is Key to Healing, Wellness – The Role of Speech and Language Therapy

May 22, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Disorders affecting speech, language, hearing, voice, or swallowing can significantly impact a patient’s well-being and independence. St. Peter’s has programs that can help bridge the gap.

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Chicken on the Grill with Homemade BBQ Sauce

May 20, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Grilled BBQ chicken is super quick and easy and doesn’t require a marinade, so it is perfect for last-minute dinners or entertaining.

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WRGB: CenteringPregnancy Program Offers Unique Prenatal Care, Boosts Outcomes in Capital Region

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB takes a look at how Capital Region Midwifery’s new group-based prenatal program, CenteringPregnancy is providing unique support to expecting mothers.

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